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The Buffalo Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from October 19, 2026. The board is scheduled to consider a site plan modification for 680 Amherst Street.

• Site plan modification for 680 Amherst Street

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Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is considering several new contracts, budget amendments for Parks and DPW, and a $3.5 million agreement with GoBike Buffalo. The meeting also includes a large number of tabled items related to city audits, credit ratings, and fiscal reports.

• Agreement with GoBike Buffalo for $3,569,987
• Demolition contract for 961 Clinton (COB & Geiter Done of WNY Demolition)
• Demolition contract for 187 Lombard (COB & Hannah Demolition)
• Budget and personnel amendments for Parks and DPW
• Permission to accept 2026 Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant

Civil Service Committee

The committee is discussing several city employee appointments and administrative resolutions. The meeting also includes a review of multiple tabled items regarding city union contracts, employee salaries, and health insurance coverage.

• Appointment of Information Technology Specialist II (ABarry) at $64,010
• Appointment of Assistant Collection Officer (CBridgers) at $55,616
• Appointment of Treasury Administrator (CPugh) at $68,071
• Appointment of Deputy Finance Officer (Seaman) and Director of Treasury (Cardone) both at $124,676
• Resolution regarding IVF and Fertility Preservation treatments in city health insurance

Community Development Committee

The committee will discuss new items including the city's winter snow plan and BMHA board appointments. The meeting also includes a large volume of tabled items regarding housing conditions, rental inspections, and lease extensions.

• Snow Plan 2026-2027
• BMHA Board Appointments for Perez and Barrett
• Amendments to the Citizen Participation Plan & CDBG-CV Annual Action Plan
• Opposition to a proposed Code Blue Shelter near Perry Homes
• Lease extensions for community centers at 2777 Bailey Ave, 24 Ludington, 1168 Seneca St, 2050 Genesee St, and 2057 Genesee St

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Preservation Board

The Preservation Board will review several requests for local landmark designations and the establishment of the Hospital Hill Historic District. The board is also deciding on certificates for window replacements at 12 St. Johns Place and 202 Butler Avenue.

• Establishment of the Hospital Hill Historic District
• Proposed landmark designation for the Szymanski Building (1159 Broadway)
• Proposed landmark designation for Public School 44 (1349 Broadway)
• Proposed landmark designation for the Eden Street brick right-of-way
• Proposed demolition of a single unit dwelling at 232 Mulberry Street

The Buffalo Preservation Board approved two window replacement projects with specific material and design conditions. The board also tabled two items due to applicant absences and determined that three landmark designation applications were complete, scheduling them for upcoming public hearings.

• Approved window replacement at 12 St. Johns Place with conditions (8-0)
• Tabled window replacement at 202 Butler Avenue (8-0)
• Approved egress window installation at 29 Blaine Avenue with conditions (8-0)
• Tabled demolition request for 232 Mulberry Street (8-0)
• Scheduled landmark hearing for Eden Street brick right-of-way (8-0)
• Scheduled landmark hearing for Szymanski Building at 1159 Broadway (8-0)
• Scheduled landmark hearing for Public School 44 at 1349 Broadway (8-0)

Common Council

The Common Council will review various city appointments, public works change orders, and demolition contracts. The body is also considering several zoning petitions and a series of resolutions regarding city governance and procurement.

• Report of bids for $1,372,570 for the Peter Crotty Roof at Cazenovia Park
• Designation of the Nietzsche Building at 248 Allen Street as a local landmark
• Permission to accept and enter into agreements with GoBike Buffalo for $3,569,987
• Zoning map amendment for 21 Parkridge from N-3R to N-3E zone
• Special use permit for a cannabis establishment at 299 Jefferson

The Buffalo Common Council approved the appointment of two Internal Audit Administrators and several public works contracts, including roof repairs and security upgrades. Additionally, the Council adopted a series of resolutions regarding city governance, including parking and procurement, while tabling a request for information on MWBE participation.

• Approved two Internal Audit Administrator appointments ($86,267 each)
• Approved $1.37M roof contract for Cazenovia Park
• Approved $46,635 change order for Ballpark SCAC upgrades
• Approved $29,739 contract for Bailey Ave security upgrades
• Approved $23,495 contract for Delavan Grider kitchen renovation
• Denied tobacco/hookah/vape license at 2531 Delaware Ave
• Adopted 10 resolutions regarding city governance and department alignment
• Tabled request for information on city procurement and MWBE participation

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The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and discuss various zoning variances. The board is reviewing requests for building construction, lot combinations, and parking modifications across the city.

• 303 Lafayette Ave. & 144/148/150 Hoyt St.: Request to construct building exceeding residential density and height limits
• 2563 Bailey Ave.: Request to install electronic message center exceeding sign height and area limits
• 254 Wilson St.: Request to permit vehicle sales in a zone where they are not permitted
• 1505 Broadway: Request to renovate building using EIFS material on front or corner facades
• 637 Tifft St.: Request to install security fence using charged wire and exceeding height limits

The board approved several variances for lot combinations, driveway expansions, and signage. Requests for vehicle sales at 254 Wilson St. and front-yard parking at 74 Manchester Pl. and 903 Amherst St. were denied.

• Approved one-year extensions for 893 Eagle East St. and 90 Madison St. (4-0)
• Approved fence variance at 149 Vandalia St. (4-0)
• Approved lot combination at 48 & 58 Linden Park (4-0)
• Approved parking pad variance at 92 Pooley Pl. (4-0)
• Denied vehicle sales permit at 254 Wilson St. (4-0)
• Approved building renovation variance at 1505 Broadway with transparency conditions (4-0)
• Denied parking pad variance at 74 Manchester Pl. (4-0)
• Approved electronic message center variances at 2563 Bailey Ave. (4-0)

Community Development Committee

The committee is discussing a wide range of community issues, including housing conditions in BMHA-managed facilities and city-wide rental inspections. The meeting includes several requests for status updates on public facilities and proposals for youth initiatives. Members will also consider extending multiple lease agreements for community centers.

• Brownfield Cleanup notice for 275, 279, 281 Swan St & 425 Chicago
• Lease extensions for community centers at 2777 Bailey Ave, 24 Ludington, 1168 Seneca St, 2050 Genesee St, and 2057 Genesee St
• Proposed public hearing to address critical housing issues in Buffalo
• Request for a comprehensive plan for 2 Templeton Terrace
• Proposal to name RCWJCP Loop as Mary McLean Wilson Trail

The Community Development Committee met on October 20, 2026, and took no substantive action. All new and tabled items on the agenda were tabled, including requests for housing updates and infrastructure plans.

• Tabled resident parking concerns on Marine Drive (9-0)
• Tabled Brownfield Cleanup notice for Swan St & Chicago (9-0)
• Tabled status update for Lovejoy Pool re-opening (9-0)
• Tabled development plan for 2 Templeton Terrace (9-0)
• Tabled Department Order regarding Council Member contact (9-0)

Civil Service Committee

The committee is considering several provisional and temporary city appointments with associated salaries. The meeting includes a request for an update on city union contract negotiations and the review of multiple tabled items regarding city workforce data and employee conditions.

• Appointment of Assistant Corporation Counsel II (temp) at $102,295.00
• Appointment of Chief Building Inspector (Prov) at $84,688
• Appointment of COA System Support Analyst (Prov) at $65,840
• Resolution requesting an update on City Union Contract Negotiations
• Tabled appointments for Deputy Finance Officer and Director of Treasury at $124,676 each

The committee approved five provisional and temporary appointments across the Law, Permits, and Public Works departments. Several other appointment notices were processed without recommendation, and multiple resolutions regarding union contracts and workforce data were tabled.

• Approved COA System Support Analyst appointment for S. Sahi at $65,840 (5-0)
• Approved Administrative Assistant appointment for Schwab at $60,167 (5-0)
• Approved General Mechanic appointment for Noworyta at $44,527 (5-0)
• Approved Assistant Corporation Counsel II appointment for Stewart at $102,295 (5-0)
• Approved Chief Building Inspector appointment for Osborne at $84,688 (5-0)
• Processed Head Exterminator appointment for Pannullo without recommendation (5-0)
• Processed Personnel Compliance Assistant appointment for Pasciak without recommendation (5-0)
• Processed Senior Account Clerk Typist appointment for O'Leary without recommendation (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss city cashflow, financing between the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, and various demolition contracts. The body will also consider several hiring permissions and a large number of tabled items related to city audits and budget reports.

• Permission to hire LaBella Associates for $39,000 for Animal Shelter 2026 Improvements
• Contract increase for Scrufari at JH Williams Park for $103,288.69
• Permission to hire Davey Resource Group for $56,815.00
• Demolition contracts for 42 Wilson, 126 Clare, 15 Sidney Garage, 91 Ivy garage, 954 Sycamore, 336 Massachusetts, and 2 Wyandotte
• Tabled item: Permission to accept and enter into agreements with GoBike Buffalo for $3,569,987

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Legislation Committee

The committee is discussing a wide range of special use permits, business licenses, and local landmark designations. Members are also considering resolutions regarding bulk trash collection, tenant protections, and property manager transparency.

• Special Use Permits for 2297 Main St (Assembly), 2563 Bailey (Electronic Messaging), and 462 Niagara St (Tavern)
• Proposed local landmark designations for 756 Broadway, 654 William Street, and the Allied Mills Complex
• Resolutions opposing the reduction of bulk trash collection to one day
• Proposed local law to replace the Committee for Youth with an elected Buffalo Youth Council
• Licensing requests for food stores at 1076 Sycamore, 1042 Fillmore Ave, and 2939 Bailey

The committee processed multiple license applications for food stores, property managers, and tobacco shops, moving several forward without recommendation. The majority of other agenda items, including various special use permits and resolutions, were tabled.

• Sidewalk Café License for D-Tour 45 (49 West Chippewa) moved without recommendation (8-0)
• Property Managers License for Mohammed Ullah moved without recommendation (8-0)
• Food Store License for 1076 Sycamore moved without recommendation (8-0)
• Food Store License for 1042 aka 1044 Fillmore Ave moved without recommendation (8-0)
• Tobacco/Hookah/Vape license for 2531 aka 2533 Delaware moved without recommendation (8-0)
• Property Managers License for Janet Meiselman moved without recommendation (8-0)
• Retail Checkout Staffing ordinance moved without recommendation (8-0)
• Tabled 50+ items including special use permits and various resolutions (8-0)

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The Buffalo Planning Board will meet to approve minutes from October 5, 2026. The board will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed commercial building at 350 Dingens Street. The agenda is noted as incomplete with potential additional items from the Common Council.

• Public hearing for construction of a 10,000 SF commercial building at 350 Dingens Street (D-S Zone)

The board approved the construction of a 10,000 SF commercial building with specific lighting and traffic conditions. It also recommended approval for three special use permits for assembly, messaging, and tavern uses.

• Approved 10,000 SF commercial building at 350 Dingens Street with conditions (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Special Use Permit for assembly at 2297 Main St (4-0)
• Recommended approval for Special Use Permit for electronic messaging center at 2563 Bailey (4-0)
• Recommended approval with conditions for tavern Special Use Permit at 462 Niagara St (4-0)
• Approved October 5, 2026 meeting minutes (4-0)

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The Buffalo Preservation Board will review several requests for building modifications and demolitions. The board is also discussing the establishment of the Hospital Hill Historic District and the local landmark designation of the Broadway Auditorium.

• Proposal to designate Broadway Auditorium as a local landmark
• Proposal to establish the Hospital Hill Historic District
• Demolition requests for 328 North Oak Street, 97 East Street, and 2212 Niagara Street
• Certificate action for 693 Tonawanda Street (Engine No. 26) window and louver installation
• Certificate action for 380 Northland Avenue chimney and roof work

The Buffalo Preservation Board denied a certificate of appropriateness for the demolition of a mixed-use building at 328 North Oak Street. The board also approved exterior renovations for properties at 693 Tonawanda Street, 380 Northland Avenue, and 124 Mariner Street. Additionally, the board scheduled a public hearing for the proposed landmark designation of the Broadway Auditorium.

• Approved minutes from Sept 3 and Oct 1, 2026
• Approved window/louver installation at 693 Tonawanda Street (7-0)
• Approved chimney and roof work at 380 Northland Avenue (7-0)
• Approved revised renovation plan for 124 Mariner Street (7-0)
• Denied demolition of 328 North Oak Street (7-0)
• Failed to pass certificate of exception for 328 North Oak Street (4-3)
• Received and filed demolition applications for 97 East St and 2212 Niagara St
• Scheduled public hearing for 201 Broadway landmark status (7-0)

Common Council

The Common Council is meeting to discuss various city appointments, demolition contracts for multiple properties, and several liquor and food store licenses. The body will also consider a $2 million authorization for city-wide architectural and engineering master planning services.

• Permission to hire for City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services for $2,000,000
• Demolition contracts for 42 Wilson, 126 Clare, 15 Sidney Garage, 91 Ivy garage, 954 Sycamore, 336 Massachusetts, and 2 Wyandotte
• Contract increase of $103,288.69 for Scrufari at JH Williams Park
• Report of bids for $645,504 for Augspurger Parking Ramp Girder Repair and Replacement
• Petition for a proposed moratorium on data centers larger than 20 Megawatts

The Common Council authorized a $2 million contract for city-wide architectural and engineering master planning services. The body also approved several smaller public works change orders and a $4.5 million legal claim. A proposal to lower signature requirements for city office candidates was tabled.

• Approved $2M architectural and engineering master planning contract (8-1)
• Approved $4.5M claim for Estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy (8-1)
• Approved $27,943 change order for Niagara Street Reconstruction (9-0)
• Approved $1,500 credit for Buffalo Zoo Admin Building (9-0)
• Approved permission to auction/scrap city vehicles and equipment (9-0)
• Approved Special Use Permit for tavern at 462 Niagara St with conditions (9-0)
• Denied Special Use Permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers (9-0)
• Tabled petition to reduce signatures for city office candidates

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Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee of the Buffalo Common Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists three new items and dozens of tabled items, most carried over from prior meetings. Topics include housing conditions at BMHA-managed facilities and properties run by Cornerstone Management and Corvus Property Management, a proposed Buffalo Youth Council Initiative, the Drive Forward Initiative for youth involved in motor vehicle theft, and several lease extensions with community organizations. The agenda does not state outcomes; items are listed for committee consideration.

• New: Appointment to Buffalo Sewer Authority Board (26-000755)
• New: Constituent concerns on COB Transition and Transformation Fund (26-000759)
• Proposed Buffalo Youth Council Initiative (26-000398)
• Proposed Drive Forward Initiative for youth involved in motor vehicle theft (26-000500)
• Lease extensions with Community Action Organization of WNY at 2777 Bailey Ave and Seneca Babcock community centers at 24 Ludington, 1168 Seneca St, 2050 Genesee St, and 2057 Genesee St

The Buffalo Community Development Committee voted to recommend the approval of Rebecca Bitterman to the Buffalo Sewer Authority Board for a term ending June 30, 2029. The committee also received and filed two communications concerning the City's Transition and Transformation Fund and tree plantings at Ralph Wilson Foundation Park without recommendation, while tabling all remaining agenda items.

• Recommended approval of Rebecca Bitterman to Buffalo Sewer Authority Board (9-0)
• Forwarded M. Austin communication on Transition and Transformation Fund without recommendation (9-0)
• Forwarded D. Zygaz communication on Ralph Wilson Foundation Park trees without recommendation (9-0)
• Tabled Department Order regarding Council Member contact (9-0)
• Tabled all other unaddressed committee items

Legislation Committee

The Buffalo Common Council's Legislation Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 1:00 PM in Council Chambers to review a 64-item agenda. Items include food store licenses, special use permits for taverns and short-term rentals, property manager licenses, zoning map amendments, and proposed local landmark designations. Several resolutions address bulk trash collection, tenant utility shutoffs, tow truck licensing, and lead hazard remediation. Most items are listed as carried on the 10/6/26 committee agenda, with some public hearings noted for later dates.

• Food Store License applications for 1780 Seneca St, 1269 Genesee St, 1076 Sycamore, 74 aka 76 Elmwood, 1042 aka 1044 Fillmore Ave, 2028 Genesee, 2939 Bailey, and 219 aka 221 Hudson
• Special Use Permit for M Berger at 568 South Park for a tavern with outdoor dining in N-2C zone (public hearing 11/4/26)
• Contract with Hannah Demolition for property board up and securing services (item 26-000617)
• Resolutions by Halton-Pope on tow truck licensing enforcement, tenant utility shutoff protections, and pre-foreclosure notice transparency
• Designation of 756 Broadway, 654 William Street, and the Allied Mills Complex at 1 Buffalo River Place and 11 Bolton Place as local landmarks

The committee recommended approval for a food store license at 1780 Seneca St and a tavern special use permit at 462 Niagara St. It recommended denying a special use permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers. Most other items, including numerous license applications and resolutions, were tabled.

• Recommended approval with conditions for Food Store License at 1780 Seneca St (9-0)
• Recommended approval with conditions for Special Use Permit for tavern at 462 Niagara St (9-0)
• Recommended denial for Special Use Permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers (9-0)
• Recommended approval for Property Managers License for Janet Meiselman (9-0)
• Recommended receive and file for Planning Board communication regarding 412 Auburn (9-0)
• Recommended without recommendation for Food Store License at 1269 Genesee St (9-0)
• Recommended without recommendation for Food Store License at 1076 Sycamore (9-0)
• Recommended without recommendation for Food Store License at 1042-1044 Fillmore Ave (9-0)

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Finance Committee

The Buffalo Common Council Finance Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers to take up new items and a long list of tabled items. New business includes a $3,569,987 GoBike Buffalo agreement correction, a $2,000,000 city-wide architectural and engineering master planning hire, a $645,504 Augspurger Parking Ramp girder repair bid, and several park and waterfront agreements. The tabled list covers budget, audit, cashflow, and rating reports plus resolutions on property taxes, in-rem sales, and a proposed commuter tax.

• 26-000737: Correction to GoBike Buffalo agreement, $3,569,987
• 26-000209: Permission to hire $2,000,000 for City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services
• 26-000723: Report of bids, $645,504 Augspurger Parking Ramp girder repair and replacement (Patterson-Stevens)
• 26-000645: Permission to hire Davey Resource Group, $56,815.00
• 26-000730: Accept funds and enter agreement for Parkside at Linden intersection safety improvements, PIN 5764.43 SA1

Civil Service Committee

The Buffalo Common Council's Civil Service Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists four new appointments, including three Assistant Corporation Counsel positions and one supervisor role, plus ten tabled items carried over from September 8. Tabled items include appointments to Deputy Finance Officer and Director of Treasury, and resolutions on city employee salaries, water authority working conditions, IVF coverage in city health insurance, and hiring and grievance reports.

• New appointment: MEM Supervisor 1 (permanent), max $60,240 (Pokornowski)
• New appointment: Assistant Corporation Counsel I (permanent), max $88,956 (Roman)
• New appointment: Assistant Corporation Counsel II (permanent), max $107,898 (Silverstein)
• New appointment: Assistant Corporation Counsel I (provisional), max $88,956.00 (Acoff)
• Tabled: Deputy Finance Officer and Director of Treasury appointments, each exempt at $124,676

The committee approved four personnel appointments for the Department of Public Works and the Law Department. Ten other items, including requests for workforce data and safety reports, were tabled.

• Approved appointment of C. Pokornowski as MEM Supervisor 1 (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Roman as Assistant Corporation Counsel I (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Silverstein as Assistant Corporation Counsel II (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Acoff as Assistant Corporation Counsel I (6-0)
• Tabled appointment of Deputy Finance Officer Seaman
• Tabled appointment of Director of Treasury Cardone
• Tabled resolution requesting supplemental vacancy and demographic data
• Tabled resolution regarding IVF and fertility preservation health insurance

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The Buffalo Planning Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the OPS Conference Room at 912 City Hall. The agenda includes new business on a major site plan amendment at 439 Pearl Street and a special use permit for outdoor dining at 568 South Park in the N-2C zone. Old business includes a proposal to construct a one-story 2,970 SF commercial building at 1002 Abbott Rd. in the N-3E zone and a special use permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers in the N-3R zone. The agenda also lists routine items: call to order, roll call, and minutes approval.

• 439 Pearl Street — Major Site Plan Amendment
• 568 South Park — Special Use Permit for outdoor dining in N-2C zone (public hearing 11/4/26)
• 1002 Abbott Rd. — construct one-story 2,970 SF commercial building in N-3E zone
• 416 Wohlers — Special Use Permit for assembly in N-3R zone (hearing 10/6/26)

The Planning Board approved a major site plan amendment for 439 Pearl Street and the construction of a commercial building at 1002 Abbott Rd. The board recommended approval with conditions for a tavern at 568 South Park and recommended denial of a special use permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers.

• Approved minutes from September 30, 2026 (5-0)
• Approved Major Site Plan Amendment for 439 Pearl Street (5-0)
• Recommended approval with conditions for tavern and outdoor dining at 568 South Park (5-0)
• Approved construction of 2,970 SF commercial building at 1002 Abbott Rd. (4-0-1)
• Recommended denial of Special Use Permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers (5-0)

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The Buffalo Preservation Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the OPS Conference Room at 901 City Hall. The board will hold public hearings on designating the Nietzsche Building at 248 Allen Street and Public School 51 at 101 Hertel Avenue as local landmarks. It will also act on several certificate applications, including exterior changes at 124 Mariner Street and 844 Delaware Avenue, and consider old business items such as demolitions at 328 North Oak Street and 188 and 192 Fougeron Street, plus establishing the Hospital Hill Historic District.

• Public hearing: designate the Nietzsche Building at 248 Allen Street as a local landmark
• Public hearing: designate Public School 51 at 101 Hertel Avenue as a local landmark
• Certificate activity: 124 Mariner Street - extensive window, siding, balcony, and door changes
• Certificate activity: 844 Delaware Avenue - rebuild front porch, install accessibility ramp, relocate ADA parking space
• Old business: establish the Hospital Hill Historic District at 927 & 937 Washington Street and 756-788 Ellicott Street

The Preservation Board recommended the landmark designation of 248 Allen Street and 101 Hertel Avenue to the Common Council. The board also approved several property modifications and tabled multiple requests, including a demolition at 328 North Oak Street.

• Recommended landmark designation for 248 Allen Street (6-0)
• Recommended landmark designation for 101 Hertel Avenue (6-0)
• Approved hanging porch sign at 884 Main Street (6-0)
• Approved porch rebuild and ADA ramp at 844 Delaware Avenue with conditions (6-0)
• Tabled modifications at 124 Mariner Street (6-0)
• Tabled demolition of mixed use building at 328 North Oak Street (6-0)
• Received and filed demolition requests for 188 and 192 Fougeron Street (6-0)
• Tabled September 3, 2026 minutes due to lack of quorum

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The Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 30, 2026, to consider a lengthy list of variance requests and public hearings. The agenda includes items such as parking pads, fences, house construction, and lot combinations, each requiring specific zoning code variances. The board will also approve minutes from its September 16 meeting.

• 67 Park St. - Short-term rental permit (non-owner-occupied, multiple-unit dwelling)
• 194 Windsor Ave. - Accessory Dwelling Unit (use not permitted in zone)
• 345 Main St. - Security booth (accessory structure in front yard)
• 1363 & 1375 South Park Ave. - Lot combination (excess lot width)
• 286 Masten Ave. - House construction (transparency variances)

The Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals approved the majority of variance requests for residential and commercial property improvements, including parking, construction, and lot combinations. The board denied a request for a short-term rental at 67 Park St. and partially denied parking variances at 145 Hudson St. Two items, regarding an accessory dwelling unit and a parking pad, were tabled.

• Approved 16 variance requests for property improvements (4-0)
• Denied short-term rental request at 67 Park St. (4-0)
• Partially denied parking variances at 145 Hudson St. (4-0)
• Tabled accessory dwelling unit request at 194 Windsor Ave. (4-0)
• Tabled parking pad request at 92 Pooley Pl. (4-0)
• Approved September 16, 2026, meeting minutes (4-0)

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The Buffalo Common Council's Claims Committee meets on September 30, 2026, to review claims submitted by the Law Department. The agenda includes personal injury and general litigation settlements, prior-year fiscal invoices, and other matters. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for committee consideration.

• Personal injury settlement: Margarita Rossy, as Administrator of the Estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy, $4,500,000.00 (Item 26-000663)
• Personal injury settlements: Monica Taylor $175,000.00; Pablo Alicea $125,000.00; Sara Plenty-Paige $900,000.00 and Zoraida Rivera $210,000.00; Jose DeLeon $45,000.00
• Prior-year fiscal invoices include Verizon Wireless Services, LLC $6,140.34; Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. $5,274.36; Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative $5,500.00
• Other prior-year invoices: Adams Towing & Recovery $1,250.00; Cappelino Chevrolet Inc. $1,282.93; Empire Emergency/Island Tech Services $1,406.25; Matthew M. Burke $1,330.00
• Smaller invoices: A 24 Hour Door National, Inc. $338.60; Albx Solutions $399.00; Service Bridges, Inc. $160.00

The Claims Committee recommended the approval of five personal injury and general litigation settlements. The committee also recommended approval for 10 prior year fiscal invoices from various vendors.

• Recommended approval of $4.5M settlement for Estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $900,000 for Sara Plenty-Paige and $210,000 for Zoraida Rivera (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $175,000 settlement for Monica Taylor (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $125,000 settlement for Pablo Alicea (5-0)
• Recommended approval of $45,000 settlement for Jose DeLeon (5-0)
• Recommended approval of 10 prior year fiscal invoices totaling $21,431.23 (5-0)

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The Buffalo Common Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a $4,500,000 settlement for Margarita Rossy as administrator of the estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy, a correction to a $3,569,987 agreement with GoBike Buffalo, and numerous public works change orders and bid reports. The Council will also consider appointments, food store and liquor licenses, and a proposed two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers.

• Settlement of $4,500,000.00 for Margarita Rossy, as Administrator of the Estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy (Item 47)
• Correction to permission to accept and enter into agreements with GoBike Buffalo for $3,569,987 (Item 35)
• Change Order #2 for $540,000.00 for Residuals Handling Improvements Project with State Group Industrial (Item 13)
• Report of Bids for $645,504 Augspurger Parking Ramp Girder Repair and Replacement with Patterson-Stevens (Item 20)
• Resolution to adopt a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers (Item 5, Submissions List)

The Common Council adopted, as amended, a two-year moratorium blocking approval of new data center projects and expansions of existing data processing centers in the city. It also approved a series of public works change orders and bid awards, including a $685,606.11 contract for the Bailey Ave Gateway Arch, and referred numerous items to committee. Most other items were routine referrals, appointments received and filed, and claims sent to the Claims committee.

• Adopted as amended a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers (9-0)
• Approved $685,606.11 contract award for Bailey Ave Gateway Arch, Group 1059 Phase 3 (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 $305,000 for Traffic Engineering Services, Group 1036 - C&S Companies (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 $540,000 for Residuals Handling Improvements Project - State Group Industrial (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 $29,100 for BFD MEP Upgrades - M/E Engineering (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 $54,050 for 271 Grant St. Yr 49 Improvements (9-0)
• Approved sole source contract with BER-NATIONAL (PARKEON) for meter/reporting software (9-0)
• Adopted SEQR negative declarations for 412 Auburn Ave. and 674 Jefferson Ave. (9-0)

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